Porsche 935 J #2 1980 Daytona Merl/Joest/Stommelen in 1:18 scale
This is the Porsche 935 J #2 1980 Daytona Merl/Joest/Stommelen in 1:18 scale by MCG.
The Porsche 935 J #2, campaigned by Joest Racing and piloted by German trio Reinhold Joest, Volkert Merl, and Rolf Stommelen, scored a dominant overall victory in the 1980 24 Hours of Daytona — part of the opening round of the World Championship for Makes and the IMSA GTX series — completing 715 laps and covering over 4,400 km to win by a margin of 33 laps over the next competitor. The win was significant not just as an endurance triumph but because it marked a high-water mark for the turbocharged 935 J, showcasing Porsche’s continued dominance in long-distance GT racing and making it one of the few European entries to conquer the grueling Florida endurance classic amidst a field that was packed with powerful rivals. This race stood out for its combination of high average speeds, strategic endurance running across night and day, and the 935’s ability to leverage turbo performance and reliability into a commanding victory.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
The Porsche 935 J #2, campaigned by Joest Racing and piloted by German trio Reinhold Joest, Volkert Merl, and Rolf Stommelen, scored a dominant overall victory in the 1980 24 Hours of Daytona — part of the opening round of the World Championship for Makes and the IMSA GTX series — completing 715 laps and covering over 4,400 km to win by a margin of 33 laps over the next competitor. The win was significant not just as an endurance triumph but because it marked a high-water mark for the turbocharged 935 J, showcasing Porsche’s continued dominance in long-distance GT racing and making it one of the few European entries to conquer the grueling Florida endurance classic amidst a field that was packed with powerful rivals. This race stood out for its combination of high average speeds, strategic endurance running across night and day, and the 935’s ability to leverage turbo performance and reliability into a commanding victory.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
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